Job #1821: Controller – Remote (13/10/2022)

About Helpsy:

Helpsy is the only certified vertically integrated B Corp in the second-hand clothing industry. We work around the clock to change the way people think, reuse, recycle and buy second-hand clothing to benefit our planet. Last year alone, we kept over 29 million pounds of clothing out of the trash.

Helpsy has three branches to help serve this environmental mission:

– Helpsy Collect works with partners large and small to place clothing collection containers, schedule collection campaigns, support hundreds of nonprofits, engage with cities and towns, and manage inventory unwanted.

– Helpsy Source provides sorted and unsorted used clothing wholesale to customers of all sizes.

– Helpsy Shop is our direct-to-consumer store offering second-hand clothing to further our environmental mission of keeping clothes out of the trash.

Job summary:

The controller will manage the accounting operations of the organization and oversee all of its financial activities. This individual reports to the CEO and will manage and oversee all aspects of accounting, as well as assist in the development of internal control policies, procedures and financial planning as required. This position is entirely remote, with most staff working on the east coast. Candidates who are passionate about contributing to our environmental mission are preferred.

Summary of essential duties and responsibilities:

· Manage all aspects of accounting; invoicing, financial statements, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, revenue recognition and various special analyses.

Maintain an organized system of accounting records, policies and operations

Organize information and statements for internal and external audits and auditors

· Produce and manage quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts

Maintain an adequate system of budgets and controls created to mitigate risk

· Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports

Ensure the accuracy of financial results and reports of the organization

Ensure that financial reports comply with accounting principles and current financial reporting standards

Prepare and organize financial statements for recording and review

Account for any budget variances and report significant variances to management

Recommend benchmarks for measuring corporate financial performance objectives

Analyze capital investments, contract negotiations and pricing decisions

Lead the transition from Quickbooks Enterprise to Sage Intacct, with a third party implementation team

Comply with all local, state and federal tax returns and reporting requirements

Ensure that the company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements

· Supervise the payments of all accounts; ensure all accounts are paid on time

· Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable

· Complete periodic bank reconciliations

Monitor cash and funding balances

· Supervise junior members of staff

Additional duties as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Finance and accounting staff of 4-6 remote employees

Summary of requirements:

Knowledge/Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field (minimum)

Work experience:

10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the retail/wholesale industry

Experience in controller role or similar senior accounting positions

Skills/Competencies:

· In-depth knowledge of GAAP accounting

· Excellent analytical skills

· Experience with inventory, work in progress, revenue recognition, mergers and acquisitions

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Superior organizational skills

· Great attention to detail

Experience with Sage Intacct

Experience working in a fast start environment

Preferences:

Knowledge/Education:

· Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business or related field; Preferred MBA

CPA or Certified Management Accountant designation

Work Style Features:

· Collaborative and dynamic

· Practice

· A problem solver

Language skills:

· Excellent written and spoken English

Advantages

· Remote work

· stock options

6 paid company holidays per year

20 days paid annual leave

Subsidized health insurance

Life insurance paid